Accredited Body Corporate

Accreditation for organisations delivering professional building surveying services.

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What is an Accredited Body Corporate?

An AIBS Accredited Body Corporate is accredited to provide building surveying advisory and consultancy services to clients as well as demonstrating consistent, best-practice process and procedures in statutory building surveying services delivered by individual AIBS-accredited persons who are directors of or employed by the Body Corporate.

This accreditation confirms that your organisation:

  • provides building surveying advisory, consultancy or statutory services
  • employs AIBS-accredited building surveyors
  • has at least one AIBS-accredited director (where applicable)
  • meets AIBS insurance, audit and professional practice requirements

Accredited Body Corporates also receive the same liability capping protections available to Practising Accredited Members.

Fees

  • Accredited Body Corporate (3 or fewer members) - $110
  • Accredited Body Corporate (4 or more members) - $440

Why become an Accredited Body Corporate?

Accreditation helps your organisation demonstrate professionalism, meet national standards and build trust with clients and regulators.

  • Showcase organisational professionalism: Show clients and regulators that your organisation meets nationally recognised standards for building surveying practice.
  • Support consistent, high-quality practice: Ensure all statutory and advisory work is completed by accredited building surveyors working within best-practice systems.
  • Strengthen organisational credibility: Accreditation elevates your profile and reinforces your organisation’s capability, integrity and commitment to public confidence.
  • Access protection and oversight: Accredited Body Corporates receive liability capping protections and participate in AIBS’ audit program, reinforcing quality, transparency and trust.
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Eligibility

To become an Accredited Body Corporate, your organisation must:

  • be a company constituted under the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and other forms of entities constituted under the State and Territory legislation and which have the status of a legal person in that they can sue and be sued.
  • employ one or more AIBS-accredited building surveyors
  • all practicing building surveyors in the organisation must be AIBS accredited
  • have at least one accredited director (if incorporated)
  • provide building surveying services through accredited individuals
  • hold compliant insurance
  • participate in AIBS audits and meet professional practice obligations

 

How to become an Accredited Body Corporate

Applying is straightforward.

  1. Confirm eligibility: Ensure your organisation meets the requirements for accredited body corporates.
  2. Download the application form: Complete the Accredited Body Corporate application and gather supporting documents.
  3. Prepare supporting evidence: Including details of accredited staff, insurance, and organisational processes.
  4. Submit your application: AIBS will assess your application in line with national accreditation requirements.

Application Form: Download Accredited Body Corporate Application Form

Additional resource: AIBS National Accreditation Scheme Rules

 

Frequently asked questions

What is an Accredited Body Corporate?

A legal entity recognised by AIBS as meeting the standards required to provide building surveying services through AIBS-accredited individuals.

Do all staff need to be accredited?

Any staff delivering building surveying advisory, consultancy or statutory services must hold individual AIBS accreditation.

Is insurance required?

Yes. Accredited Body Corporates must hold compliant insurance that meets AIBS requirements.

Where do I find the accreditation requirements?

You can download the AIBS National Accreditation Scheme Rules from this page.

Will the organisation be audited?

AIBS is developing an audit program for accredited organisations. Accredited Body Corporates may be required to participate once the program is launched.

Ready to apply?

Show your commitment to professional standards and quality building surveying services.

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